Description
The Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy invites applications for a full-time 12-month faculty position at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the Department of Health Outcomes Research and Policy. Appointment as Associate Professor requires demonstrated sustained extramural grant support, publications, and teaching proficiency consistent with appointment to the associate rank at a research-intensive university.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or a terminal professional doctorate in pharmacy or related discipline at the time employment begins, plus two years post-doctoral training in a research-intensive program. Applicants must demonstrate strength in research and teaching in implementation science and/or community engaged research.
The primary research goal of the Department is to improve medication-related outcomes through practice and population-based research. Applicants should have expertise in related or complementary disciplines to work collaboratively with other faculty in the Department, with other Departments in the Harrison College of Pharmacy, and across Auburn University. The Harrison College of Pharmacy is focused on advancing patient care through translational research and development of transformative practice models. We are seeking to hire a faculty member with expertise in implementation science and/or community engaged research who will collaborate within the college, across the university, and with partners in the community. Teaching opportunities are available in Undergraduate, Doctor of Pharmacy, and Graduate programs.
Successful candidates are expected to:
- Actively participate in the teaching mission of the Harrison College of Pharmacy at the graduate level (MS, PhD), professional level (PharmD), and in other academic programs as needed.
- Mentor undergraduate, professional (PharmD) and graduate (MS, PhD) students.
- Develop and/or maintain an extramurally funded research program from public and/or private sources.
- Be involved in collaborative research programs with faculty across campus.
- Demonstrate a high level of scholarly activity as evidenced by quality publications in peer-reviewedscientific journals and active participation in professional societies; and
- Contribute to Department, College, and University service activities.
Requirements
- Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or a terminal professional doctorate in pharmacy or related discipline at the time employment begins, plus two years post-doctoral training in a research-intensive program. Applicants must demonstrate strength in research and teaching in implementation science and/or community engaged research.
- Hold a strong educational foundation with research experience in implementation science and/or participatory research models/community engaged research.
- Eligibility for a tenure-track faculty appointment at Auburn University at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
- Applicants for the Associate Professor position must demonstrate a robust record of securing external funding and a strong portfolio of teaching excellence within higher education institutions.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This is a full-time, 12-month faculty position on-site position located at the Harrison College of Pharmacy in Auburn, Alabama.
To assure full consideration, applications must include a current curriculum vita, letter of interest specifically addressing qualifications and experience (cover letter); full contact information for three (3) letters of recommendation, a statement of research and/or goals, and a statement of teaching philosophy.
Successful candidates must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Candidates must have excellent written and interpersonal skills.
Interested candidates must apply online at the following link: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/35264
Review of applications will begin September 1, 2025, and continue until a suitable candidate is selected and recommended for appointment. The preferred starting date for this position is January 5, 2026.
Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability Employer
